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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?
(a) Loss of his wife recently
(b) Escape from people who are looking at him
(c) Adventure
(d) Basically penniless

2. Who sabotaged Jack's chances for acquiring the French privateer?
(a) Govenor
(b) Commandant
(c) Doctor
(d) Secretary

3. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?
(a) Complete knowledge of surgical procedure
(b) Language difficulties
(c) Understanding of Naval hygiene
(d) Ability of Stephen and Jack to get along

4. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?
(a) Stephen ordered some
(b) There was a language breakdown
(c) The waiter made mistakes in their order
(d) They wanted to try something new

5. Which of the following characters was the captain of the Sophie?
(a) Allen
(b) Crown
(c) Bradby
(d) Teniente

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?

2. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?

3. Which of the following terms does not describe Jack's encounter with Mrs. Harte?

4. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?

5. Which of the characters cannot speak?

(see the answer key)

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